Experiencing financial issues post-separation can be challenging, especially when handling debt. In California, a community property state and the date of separation plays a crucial role in determining who is responsible for debts incurred. Post-separation debt...
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Understanding the impact of a gray divorce
Have you heard of the term "gray divorce"? It refers to couples ending their marriages later in life, typically after age 50. This trend has been rising recently, and it is essential to understand how it may impact you. If you are considering a gray divorce or know...
How does divorce affect your trust?
When going through the emotional and logistical chaos of divorce, estate planning documents might take a back seat among your priorities. However, failing to address these important papers can lead to unintended consequences that can echo long after the finalization...
Protecting your mental wellbeing during divorce
While divorce can reshape your finances and your daily living, it can also have a tremendous impact on your emotional and psychological wellbeing. After all, it can feel like the life you’ve worked hard to build is crashing down around you, leaving you worried about...
Divorcing with domestic violence allegations
No marriage is perfect. While some couples can overcome their issues, others determine that divorce is their best option. However, when a marriage involves harm and abuse to a partner, it may not be as simple as filing for divorce to escape domestic violence. When...
Who gets the pets in a California divorce?
Pets are like family members to many of us and the thought of parting with them can be heartbreaking. As with child custody, who gets pet custody in a California divorce can become a major issue. The law considers pets to be personal property. This means who gets...
The benefits of no-fault divorce
Divorce is hard. It can be technically challenging, financially risky and emotionally devastating. So, if you're going through the divorce process right now, it may not make you feel any better to hear this, but it used to be much, much worse. California was first...
Domestic violence: Protecting yourself during and after divorce
No relationship is perfect. Married couples will frequently have disagreements and disputes. While this is considered common, even in a healthy marriage, if the conflicts become aggressive or physical, this is no longer healthy or even safe. Events of domestic...
Will I have to pay back my spouse’s student loans after divorce?
When going through the property division process in a California divorce, you can’t overlook the role that marital debts play. Because California is a community property state, in most instances, you and your spouse will split those debts, but that might leave you on...
How long does an alimony order last?
Spousal support, commonly known as alimony, consists of payments from one ex-spouse to the other to help offset their economic disadvantage after their divorce. This is not a feature in every divorce settlement, but it can be necessary in cases involving one ex-spouse...